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Unseen Forces

This article is based on a collection of my thoughts that deal with things that cannot be seen yet we intuitively “know” are there.

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4/15/20253 min read

Beyond the Veil: Science, Spirit, and the Struggle for Truth

Much of what we know today was once invisible to us—hidden forces lying dormant until science matured enough to grasp them. Take electricity: for centuries, we saw only flashes in the sky or the shock of static, without any true understanding of its nature. Eventually, through observation and perseverance, we learned to harness this powerful force—now so deeply embedded in modern life it’s nearly impossible to imagine a world without it.

As scientific discovery has advanced, so too has our knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, and psychiatry. New elements have been added to the periodic table, and misunderstood conditions that were once condemned as evil or inferior are now treated with empathy and insight. Understanding has bred compassion. Each revelation opens our consciousness wider, enabling us to engage more deeply with the world around us.

But not all paths of research are paved with pure intent. While curiosity and creativity have always been the lifeblood of discovery, the direction of modern science is often steered by the interests of a powerful few. What benefits humanity as a whole is sometimes cast aside in favor of what benefits shareholders or those seeking control.

Many groundbreaking breakthroughs stem not from rigid institutions but from free thinkers—those who refuse to stay in line, who question everything and trust their intuition. People like Nikola Tesla, whose visionary ideas threatened the established energy industry. His work promised boundless, free energy, but financial backing evaporated when it threatened the profits of powerful men like J.P. Morgan. Instead of fostering the idea, they crushed it to maintain control.

This pattern repeats throughout history. Whenever an idea threatens the dominant systems—be it financial, governmental, or institutional—those in power find a way to suppress it. Science, at its best, starts with curiosity and compassion. But all too often, it’s redirected, packaged, and exploited before it reaches the public.

Now extend this logic to our entire culture: nearly every major system—from education to media—has been shaped by the same controlling forces. We’re surrounded by unseen influences, often unnoticed unless we make a conscious effort to question them. But perhaps that’s beginning to change.

We face mounting challenges on the horizon, and your perception will shape how they affect you. Religious adherents look for signs of divine judgment; non-believers turn to science for explanations. And somewhere in the middle, there’s a quiet fusion occurring—where spiritual symbolism begins to align with scientific possibilities, and ancient myths echo through modern research.

Some interpret biblical accounts and spiritual traditions as historical records of advanced beings or higher powers, suggesting a coming shift in consciousness—a collective awakening. But as this deeper awareness begins to stir, so too do the efforts to stifle it. Hidden truths are manipulated, withheld, or subtly distorted. Fear, even when buried beneath daily distractions, continues to affect our behavior at a subconscious level, making us more compliant, more malleable.

Independent media often offers a clearer lens through which to see the world, yet it too is under siege—targeted by disinformation campaigns meant to muddy the waters. The quest for truth becomes a lonely path filled with half-answers and endless questions. Still, it’s a path worth walking.

Religion and science may appear at odds, but both are merely tools—distorted over time by human hands. If we look beyond the doctrines, beyond the institutions, we may find a shared core of wisdom: that we are not meant to be confined by systems or ruled by fear.

Long before organized religion claimed the throne, early spiritual traditions lived in balance with the natural world. They honored a divine connection we all share—something sacred, internal, and sovereign. That connection still exists, even if it’s been obscured by the noise of modern life.

Today, we’re told we are small, insignificant, bound to systems we didn’t create. But that’s a lie. We are infinite beings. Consciousness is our true nature—not limited to the body, not trapped in matter. There is a purification unfolding, a kind of spiritual filter that discards the trauma and preserves the essence. In that light, we are returning to our original state—a reunification with the universe, with the source.

This is more than metaphor. It’s a calling to remember who we are. To rise above the distractions, the fear, the manufactured truths, and reawaken our deeper knowing.

The chessboard has been set, and the game is not over. But you are not a pawn. You are something far more powerful—a spark of the divine.